Annual report of the Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario, 1904 . Lewis. Flesh : Yellowish white, red next the pit; texture tender, juicy ; flavor very pleasant. Quality : Dessert, good ; cooking good. Value : Home markets, first class ; distant markets, second class. Season : September 10th to 15th. 1904 FRUIT EXPERIMENT STATIONS. 39 LONGHURST. A very productive late variety, highly esteemed for canning and for table nse. It is con-sidered a profitable variety by many peach growers, but unless given the best culture the fruitis small and unattractive in appearance. Tree : Hardy ; fairly vigo
Annual report of the Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario, 1904 . Lewis. Flesh : Yellowish white, red next the pit; texture tender, juicy ; flavor very pleasant. Quality : Dessert, good ; cooking good. Value : Home markets, first class ; distant markets, second class. Season : September 10th to 15th. 1904 FRUIT EXPERIMENT STATIONS. 39 LONGHURST. A very productive late variety, highly esteemed for canning and for table nse. It is con-sidered a profitable variety by many peach growers, but unless given the best culture the fruitis small and unattractive in appearance. Tree : Hardy ; fairly vigorous ; very productive. Budd says the fruit buds of this varietyhave proven exceptionally hardy in Michigan. Fruit: INIedium in size, 2^ by 2^ inches; form oval, larger on side of suture, which isclearly traceable, ending in a pointed apex; color dull yellow, with dark red cheek in sun ;down thick ; cavity deep, abrupt, shouldered ; pit small, Longhurst. Section of Longhurst. Flesh : Color yellow, red at pit; texture tender, almost buttery, moderately juicy ; flavorvinous, sweet, agreeable. Season : Usually end of September ; in 1904, the first week in October. Quality : Dessert, fair ; cooking or preserving, very good. Market value : Second class, unless unusually well grown. 40 THE REPORT OF THE No. 17 NEW PROLIFIC. A peach of the Crawford type, a few days later, which is highly esteemed by many peachgrowers. Like the Crawford it is too tender in flesh for distant shipment, unless picked fromthe tree before it reaches full maturity. Tree : Healthy ; vigorous ; productive. Fruit: Size medium to large, measuring 2\ to 2J inches in either diameter ; form round;color yellow, with bright red cheek ; cavity narrow and deep ; suture distinct, extendingbeyond the apex.
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